Non-oil exports hit record high, factories near 13,000: Vision 2030

Jeddah Islamic Port

Industry has become a central pillar of economic diversification, with Saudi Arabia seeing rapid industrial development since the discovery of oil, which laid the foundation for a modern manufacturing base.
 
Under Vision 2030, the sector has taken on a more strategic role, helping lift non-oil exports to record levels while the number of factories has grown to nearly 13,000, reflecting the pace of economic transformation and industrial expansion.
 
Reforms to the industrial ecosystem have further unlocked growth, supported by a range of enablers that have driven a sharp increase in industrial establishments and improved access to both domestic and global markets, pushing exports to unprecedented levels.
 

Non-Oil Exports (2016-2025) – SAR bln

Year

Non-Oil Exports

2016

242.56

2017

261.19

2018

312.49

2019

320.15

2020

238.08

2021

316.26

2022

445.78

2023

477.75

2024

544.45

2025

622.87
 

Industrial Sector Indicators:

 

The number of factories across the Kingdom increased from 7,206 in 2016 to 12,900 at the end of 2025.

 

Key Milestones

Year

Milestones

2016

The Ministry of Industry was integrated into the Ministry of Energy

2019

Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources established

2020

National Industrial Strategy launched – EXIM established – Made in Saudi Program launched

2021

Shareek and Future Factories programs introduced

2022

Launch of Ceer (first Saudi EV brand)

2023

Special Economic Zones launched - ALAT established

2024

National Automotive Academy launched - World’s largest food cluster inaugurated

2025

Aviation Industries Cluster launched – Cement Academy launched - Privatization of the Military Uniform and Accessories Factory

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